a) What are the functions of vitamin C and vitamin D? [1 mark]

b) Name the diseases caused due to their deficiency.
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a) Vitamin C helps in absorption of iron, preventing infection and healing of wounds. (0.5 marks)
Vitamin D helps in absorption of calcium and growth of healthy bones and teeth. (0.5 marks)

b) Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy which leads to bleeding gums. (0.5 marks)
Deficiency of vitamin D causes rickets which leads to soft and weak bones. (0.5 marks)

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